Whether you want to grow lentils as a cover crop or to harvest lentils, here is what you need to know about planting and growing these legumes. Lentils are hardy plants that aren’t picky about ...

Pulses are the dried edible seeds of legumes and make a great addition to any food garden. They include beans, peas, and ...

Overall, lentils adapt to all soil types but the key is good drainage. Plants prefer sandy loamy soils that are well-drained and fertile. "A pH of 6.0 and 6.5 is best, though the plants will grow ...

Jahid Sheikh, a lentil farmer from Basunarasinhodia village in Faridpur Sadar upazila, said they usually grow BARI-2, BARI-3, BARI-4, and local varieties, but poor yields in previous years ...

Jahid Sheikh, a lentil farmer from Basunarasinhodia village in Faridpur Sadar upazila, said they usually grow BARI-2, BARI-3, BARI-4, and local varieties, but poor yields in previous years ...

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Many types of lentils grow around the world, and they fall broadly into two categories: those that are done when they fall apart ...

Ethiopia's highlands are considered perfect land for lentil production. However, yields have declined in recent years. A combination of pests ...

When I was growing up in India, lentils were a staple part of our diet. Mum used to make all sorts of lentil dals as part of our thali meal, and thanks to her I always have lentils in my kitchen ...

At least 10 inches of annual rainfall is needed," says Judy. "If weather conditions become especially dry, know that lentil plants are drought tolerant. The can die if the soil becomes waterlogged.